RECIPE: SUMMER CORN AND ZUCCHINI TURKEY BURGERS

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Summer Corn and Zucchini Turkey Burgers

Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 30 mins | Servings: Makes 6 burgers

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey or chicken

• 1 small zucchini, diced

• ½ red bell pepper, diced

• 1-2 stalks green onion, chopped

• 1 ear cooked corn off the cobb or 2/3 cup frozen corn

• 1 egg, whipped

• ½ cup panko bread crumbs

• 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°F

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix

Form into burger patties

Place patties on greased or parchment paper-lined baking sheet

Bake for 25-30 mins, flipping patties halfway through until internal temperature reaches 165°F

Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

• Substitutions: Parsley for cilantro. Chopped tomatoes for red pepper.

• Serving suggestions: Serve on a whole wheat bun with avocado or in a lettuce wrap with red pepper hummus. Add a side of veggies or fresh green salad for a healthy and balanced meal.

• Prep Tips: Double this recipe to use for quick and easy weekday meals.

Recipe developed from @TheNashvilleDietitian